#1 - Rixie Clip

If your band has stretched out or is just too large, try the Rixie Clip. It snaps on your band and adds loops that allow you to hook it smaller than the existing loops. Only $10, so cheaper than buying a whole new bra. Available from their Etsy shop.

#2 - Band Extender

This is the opposite of the Rixie Clip. If you're buying your "right size" bra for the first time, you might find that the band is too tight until all the migrated breast tissue makes its way back into the cups. You can use an extender to make the band a little bigger until things are in their proper place.

There are lots of options available, including these $2 ones from Motherhood.

#3 - Bra Strap Clip

A common complaint about bras is that the straps slip off your shoulders. This is often remedied by getting a smaller band size, but if that's just not in your budget right now, try a clip. This will hold the straps in place and it's also great for racer-back or other tricky tops.

#4 - Cup Insert

Almost no one has breasts that are the same size as each other. We recommend that you fit to the larger breast, but then that usually means the smaller one is a little gap-y in the cup. A small insert can help balance things out.

Inserts are also good if you've lost some weight in your breasts, but you don't quite want to re-buy all your bras. $10 soft inserts can help extend the life of your existing bras without having to get smaller ones just yet.

Thanks so much for the lovely and informative post!! You have many wonderful ideas to prolong the life of your bras! We are available on etsy as you mentioned as well as ebay, and also have a facebook page for those interested in learning more about Rixie clip!! :)